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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.88, 1,357.14 and 895.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.88, 1,357.14 and 895.80 is: 1,342.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.88 : 1,357.14 = 895.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.88/1,357.14 = 895.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.88x = 1,357.14 × 895.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.88x = 1,215,726.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,726.01/905.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.04

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